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World Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) Market Report

World Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) Market Report

World Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) Market Report
Report considers the prospects for this truly market-changing technology and values the future markets for AUV manufacturers to 2019.
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Summary

Considerable investments by research institutes, manufacturers and the military – followed by a number of early commercial deployments – has meant that AUVs are starting to replace and outperform more traditional technology.

describes how AUVs fit into the family tree of unmanned underwater vehicles, outlines the development of the industry and provides detailed examples of the various types of AUVs – as well as their underlying technology.

The report segments AUV numbers by type and application, while providing insight into developers, manufacturers and operators.

It also explores key market drivers and delivers a detailed analysis of the current AUV fleet. In addition, it discusses key AUV requirements including positioning and obstacle avoidance as well as critical AUV components such as power sources and survey sensors.

Scope

  • Executive Summary & Conclusions– overview of key report findings, market forecasts, comparison with the previous edition and conclusions.
  • An Introduction to Unmanned Underwater Vehicles– overview of ROV vehicle types and their purpose, rationale & technical evolution of AUVs, significant points in AUV history.
  • Applications - why AUVs?– the alternatives, advantages of using AUVs. Description of AUV applications including commercial oil & gas related activities submarine telecoms cables, military, ocean research and others.
  • AUV Technology– hull shape & size, power, propulsion and manoeuvring, buoyancy, positioning & navigation, communications, sensor payloads, autonomy.
  • Market Forecasts 2010-2019– introduction - the existing fleet, the scenario approach, market drivers. Oil & gas sector forecasts, deepwater survey, deepwater field operations and pipelines. Hydrographic and research sectors. Submarine cable sector, military sector. Total market - units and values.
  • Appendices– Summary company profiles, hardware manufacturers & vehicle operators.

    • Reasons to Buy

  • Geared to the needs of the senior executive and assumes no previous reader knowledge of the subject area.
  • Includes selected case studies that provide examples of AUV applications.

    • Date Published

    Published 2010.

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